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This is something concocted by religious groups to stop discussion and disagreement with their particular view. It was particularly Moslems but the others have jumped on the bandwagon.

You may be born with like black skin or blond hair. You are not born with a particular religion. it is something you may be raised with and can accept or reject when you are old enough to think for yourself.

It is a personal choice like what political party you follow or your views on economics.

People have rights, (or should have). Religion does not.

I believe women are equal to men, that consenting adults can have sex with any other consenting adult and that condoms do help in preventing the spread of aids.

All these are denied by various religions.

Fine with me; argue the merits of your beliefs in a rational manner but don't demand respect; that must be earned.

To demand respect stops debate and intellectual growth. If Gallelao had respected the Catholic Church's demand that the sun revolved around the earth we would still be living in the dark ages.

If religion is so weak that it can't face a bit of criticism it is not worth believing in.